Applications are invited from experienced, flexible and highly-motivated personnel for the challenging role of Genealogist for the Ireland Reaching Out (Ireland XO) Project.
The contract position is on a full-time basis and will initially be awarded for six months with the possibility of an extension for a further six months. It will be based at the offices of Ireland Reaching Out in Loughrea.
Minimum requirements for the position include:
- Relevant third level qualifications in Family History Research, History, Social History, Archival Studies, Librarianship, Geography, Local History, and Archaeology with relevant experience working as a professional genealogical researcher.
- Experience of managing projects at an appropriate senior level; and
- Full driving licence.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with high-quality analytical, organisational and management skills. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of genealogical and family history principles and practice.
- Ability to analyse, interpret, lead on and respond to proposals and projects.
- Strong mentoring, teaching and facilitation skills.
- Excellent project co-ordination, management and implementation skills.
The contract fee is €40,000 per annum pro rata (inclusive of all taxes payable) in respect of a 38 hour week and will include evening and weekend work.
Application for the competition is by means of typewritten curriculum vitae that must be received by this office by Friday 9th December 2011 at 12 p.m. Late applications will not be considered while any canvassing will disqualify.
Please apply to:
Dolores O’Shea, Project Manager, Ireland Reaching Out, 25, Dunkellin Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway
Phone (091) 842013
E-mail doshea@irelandxo.com
